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School Infrastructure Improvements

Herefordshire Council

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08 Oct 2026 at 11:32

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Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council procured infrastructure improvement works at two school sites in Herefordshire. The scope also allowed for additional remedial works. The requirement is construction work for school infrastructure, delivered at the two sites; the procurement identifies no more specific locations. The buyer is Herefordshire Council, based in Hereford. This is a works contract rather than a supply or service requirement. The council used its Highways and Public Realm Scheme framework to run a further competition for the school works. The total estimate for the procurement included the optional remedial works, while the award was for the selected contractor’s delivery of the requirement. SMEs were considered suitable to undertake the work.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Velta Construction Limited following a further competition under the council’s Highways and Public Realm Scheme framework. The award date was 27 July 2026 and the awarded value was £219,490.01. The award period runs from 28 July to 12 October 2026. The tender description states that the contract commenced on 27 July 2026 and was formally executed on 25 August 2026; its stated overall estimated value, including optional remedial works, was £400,000. The tender deadline was 26 June 2026 at 12:30. The work covered two school sites and included an option for additional remedial works. Evaluation criteria are not detailed in the available procurement information.

This award shows Herefordshire Council’s demand for infrastructure improvement works across its school estate, including the potential for additional remedial work. The selected supplier was Velta Construction Limited, identified as an SME, and the council used a further competition through its Highways and Public Realm Scheme framework. To compete credibly when comparable school-site works return to market, a contractor would need the construction capability and capacity to deliver improvements across multiple sites, manage remedial work where required, and work effectively within a framework competition. The award indicates a project of moderate scale, with optional works forming part of the wider requirement. SMEs were considered suitable, so the opportunity was not restricted to larger firms. Suppliers whose construction experience is relevant to school infrastructure and who can meet the framework’s competition requirements are best aligned with this buyer’s demonstrated need.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School Infrastructure Improvements

Notice Description

Contract for infrastructure Improvements at 2 x Herefordshire school sites, with an option for additional remedial works. This contract was awarded following a further competition via the Council's Highways and Public Realm Scheme framework. The total value stated in this notice includes the optional works. Please note, the contract commencement date was 27 July 2026, and the contract was formally executed on 25th August 2026. Some dates recorded in the structured notice fields have been adjusted to accommodate system restrictions. The dates set out in this section represent the correct chronology.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3edc78bc-4ba1-4444-b14c-ef23a7bc8a41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b297f4-fd3e-46db-8ad8-c11a72a7c753
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£219,490 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2026 - 12 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Herefordshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Postcode Area
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Velta Construction Ltd

Further Information

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